June 28: What Happened on This Day in History
June 28th marks the 179th day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 180th in case of leap years). There are 186 days remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on June 28th in history, famous birthdays on June 28th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to June 28.
What happened on June 28?
Here's what happened on June 28th in history:
- 2022: A devastating Russian missile strike targeted a crowded shopping center in central Ukraine, killing at least 18 civilians and injuring over 50 others. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack as a 'terrorist act', noting that over 1,000 people were inside the mall at the time. An air raid warning had briefly alerted some shoppers before the missile struck.
- 2019: Two suicide bombers detonated explosives in Sulu, Philippines, killing four soldiers and two civilians. The Islamic State (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the terrorist attack.
- 2007: Biographical note about Kiichi Miyazawa, who served as the 78th Prime Minister of Japan and was born in 1919.
- 2005: A final architectural design for the Freedom Tower, a memorial and symbolic reconstruction project at the World Trade Center site in Manhattan, was formally unveiled. This design represented a significant step in New York City's healing and resilience after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
- 2003: The prestigious Bloomington Gold Corvettes USA Show was held in St. Charles, Illinois, spanning four days. A remarkable highlight of the event was the auction of a pristine 1967 L88 red Corvette coupe with only 12 miles on its odometer. Roger Judski made history by purchasing this rare vehicle for an astounding US$640,000, setting a record for the world's most expensive production Corvette at the time.
- 2001: Mortimer Adler, a renowned American philosopher known for his work on intellectual history and educational philosophy, passed away. Adler was a significant figure in 20th-century philosophical thought, best known for his contributions to the Great Books movement and his efforts to make philosophy accessible to the general public.
- 1996: Eddie Murphy stars in 'The Nutty Professor', a comedy film that opens in theaters across the United States, marking a significant moment in 1990s comedy cinema.
- 1979: The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) implemented a substantial 24% increase in global oil prices, significantly impacting the world economy and energy markets. This dramatic price hike contributed to economic instability and heightened inflationary pressures in many countries during the late 1970s.
- 1974: A catastrophic landslide resulted in the tragic death of approximately 200 people due to falling earth and rocks, highlighting the devastating potential of geological events and natural disasters.
- 1973: The Black Sports Hall of Fame was established, honoring pioneering African American athletes who broke racial barriers and achieved extraordinary success. The inaugural class included legendary figures like Paul Robeson, Jesse Owens, Jim Brown, and Althea Gibson, celebrating their remarkable contributions to sports and civil rights.
What famous birthdays are on June 28?
On June 28th there are the following famous birthdays:
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Gilda Radner (1946)Iconic comedian and original Saturday Night Live cast member who pioneered comedic character work and was known for her memorable characters...
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John Cusack (1966)John Cusack is a prominent American actor known for his iconic roles in 80s and 90s romantic comedies and independent films.
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Ji-won Ha (1978)Ji-won Ha is a prominent South Korean actress known for her versatile performances in popular Korean dramas and films, establishing herself...
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Pat Morita (1932)Pat Morita was a renowned Japanese-American actor best known for his iconic role as Mr.
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Sabrina Ferilli (1964)Renowned Italian actress known for her comedic roles in popular films and her memorable hosting of the 1996 Sanremo Music Festival.
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Who died on June 28?
On June 28th the following celebrities died:
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Meshach Taylor (2014)American actor and comedian known for roles in 'Designing Women' and 'Hollywood Shuffle', who had a successful career in television and...
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Rod Serling (1975)Legendary television writer and host of 'The Twilight Zone', Rod Serling was a pioneering screenwriter who transformed television...
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Stanley Baker (1976)Welsh actor known for his roles in war films like 'The Guns of Navarone', who died at a relatively young age of 49.
- Harlan Ellison (2018)
Harlan Ellison was a prolific and influential American science fiction and fantasy writer known for his groundbreaking short stories and...
- Mikhail Tal (1992)
Legendary Latvian chess grandmaster known as the 'Magician from Riga', who was World Chess Champion from 1960 to 1961 and renowned for his...
- Franz Stangl (1971)
Nazi SS officer and commandant of the Treblinka extermination camp during World War II, responsible for the systematic murder of...
- Terry Fox (1981)
Canadian athlete and cancer research activist who ran across Canada with a prosthetic leg to raise awareness and funds for cancer research,...
- Eugene B. Fluckey (2007)
Eugene B. Fluckey was a distinguished American naval submarine commander during World War II, awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary...
What day of the year is June 28?
June 28th marks the 179th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 180th in case of leap years).
There are 186 days remaining until the end of the year.
June 28th is the 28th day of the month of June.
What zodiac sign is associated with the day June 28?
The zodiac sign associated with June 28th is Cancer according to the Western Zodiac.
